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Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Delightfully petite and rare century-old authentic brass ladies' bedside spittoon (local name: Zenana Pikadani / Pana Phika Dani), cast circa early 20th century in solid brass. Features a distinctive saw-tooth serrated (pie-crust) funnel rim, hourglass waisted body, diagonal rope-twist gadrooned relief friezes, and flared pedestal base. Height: 5 inches (12.7 cm). An extinct, charming folk metalcraft relic of traditional women's chamber hospitality in authentic golden-olive patina. Opening reserve ₹5,500.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-057
Metal Alloy Brass
Period / Era Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Origin Region Odisha
Dimensions H: 5" / 12.7 cm
Condition Grade Museum quality
Provenance Record Odisha aristocratic domestic hospitality & ladies' chamber paan regalia
Curator's Condition Assessment

Intact and structurally sound casting. Serrated saw-tooth rim perimeter fully preserved with no bent or missing teeth. Waisted neck, spiral rope-twist gadrooning, and pedestal foot completely intact with warm aged golden-olive brass patina.

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